Studio Content Producer

Description

The Studio Content Producer is responsible for creating and managing high-quality visual content within an in-house studio environment, including video and photography assets that support retail, e-commerce, and marketing initiatives. This role combines creative direction with hands-on production, overseeing content from concept through final delivery while ensuring efficiency, consistency, and brand alignment for all books published under the Printers Row Publishers Group (PRPG) imprints.

What You Will Be Doing

• Photography & Videography:

  • Establish and maintain visual standards, style guidelines, and content consistency; shoot and edit product shots in well-balanced, sharp compositions.
  • Create new style guides as needed for new formats.
  • Manage and adjust lighting to reduce shadowing and provide an even tone throughout the composition.
  • Use Adobe Photoshop, edit, resize, and color correct final images.
  • Ideate, shoot, and edit short video projects using established style guidelines for e-commerce websites.
  • Develop concepts and shoot short videos for social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
  • Shoot specialty photos for retailer presentations, catalog covers, or B2B/B2C industry events like San Diego ComiCon, LA Times Festival of Books, and Independent Bookstore Day.
  • Partner with internal teams to plan content that supports campaigns and distribution needs.
  • As lead contact, track project details, plan, and finalize product edits with photography and videography vendors.
• E-Commerce:
  • Prioritize, select, and submit photos for use on the Faire.com website.
  • For custom and first-to-market titles, shoot and select photos for retailer sites including: Walmart.com, Sam’s Club.com, Costco.com, and Target.com.
• Asset & Content Management:
  • Manage all aspects of asset management in PhotoShelter online database as subject matter expert.
  • Train PRPG staff for search and download of photos in PhotoShelter.
  • Maintain production calendars, shot/video lists, and tracking documents.
  • Track photo and visual asset planning from initial brainstorm to production, approval, and completion.
  • Catalog, file, and upload images and digital assets to the appropriate servers.
  • Format and upload digital assets for distribution to 3rd party web sites and distributors.
  • Ensure timely delivery of assets to internal teams and external partners.
  • Afford assistance with social media and website reporting on an as-needed basis.
  • Afford assistance with the development of graphics for marketing, sales, or publicity for various materials, including presentations, mailers, trade show banners, promotional items, corrugate/POP displays, in-store signage, etc.
  • Manage studio resources, including inventory of props and equipment, and recommendations for updates.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field is required.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in photography education, training or experience is required.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, and Premiere is preferred.
• Proficiency in macOS operating systems is preferred.
• Strong to advanced experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook is preferred.
• Knowledge of principles of photography, including camera (Canon) operation and settings, lighting, color balance, composition, and current trends, is required.
• Knowledge/usage of photo database programs a plus, especially PhotoShelter is preferred.

What You Won't Need

• No requirement for a Master's degree.
• No requirement for a minimum of five years of experience.
• No requirement for experience with specific software beyond Adobe Creative Suite.
• No requirement for proficiency in Windows operating systems.
• No requirement for extensive experience in Microsoft Office.
• No requirement for knowledge of specific photography techniques beyond basic principles.
• No requirement for specific experience with photo database programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in photography education, training, or experience.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, and Premiere.
• Proficiency in macOS operating systems.
• Strong to advanced experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of principles of photography, including camera operation and settings, lighting, color balance, composition, and current trends.
• Knowledge/usage of photo database programs a plus, especially PhotoShelter.

Salary

$80,000.00 - $83,000.00

Employee Benefits

• Health Plans - Medical, Dental & Prescription
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health & Dependent Care
• Disability, Life and Accident Insurance
• Vacation Pay & Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match

Equal Opportunity Employer

ReaderLink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. ReaderLink is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans.